Director of Supply Chain DSJ Global - 4.0 Carlsbad, CA Job Details Full-time $170,000 - $200,000 a year 4 hours ago Benefits Food provided Qualifications Vendor relationship building Full Job Description Supply Chain Director Supply Chain Director Carlsbad CA $170,000 to $200,000

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+ Fantastic Company Benefits A fast growing Food & Restaurant business is now looking to hire a New Supply Chain Director to help propel the business to its next exciting phase of growth. Reporting to the C-suite, this role will oversee the End2End Supply Chain operations for the business, Lead a team of direct reports, and have an impactful role managing both A) Day2Day Supply Chain activities

+ B) Led strategic initiatives, contract negotiations, business leader activities with Exec Leadership that will help run the direction of travel in the business.

Key Responsibilities :

Lead end-to-end supply chain, logistics, distribution, and procurement operations to ensure product availability, service excellence, and cost efficiency across the network. Manage strategic relationships with distributors, manufacturers, suppliers, and broadline partners, driving performance, compliance, and continuous improvement. Develop and execute sourcing strategies, vendor agreements, and procurement programs that support business growth, mitigate risk, and deliver cost savings. Oversee forecasting, inventory management, contract renewals, pricing negotiations, and issue resolution across multiple distribution centers and product categories. Monitor key supply chain KPIs, service levels, invoice accuracy, rebate programs, and inventory health to improve operational performance. Ensure successful supply chain execution for new restaurant openings, new menu launches, and limited-time offerings, from product sourcing through system-wide roll-out. Lead supplier selection, strategic sourcing initiatives, and commodity market analysis to optimize costs and support informed business decisions. Maintain rigorous supplier standards related to food safety, quality, sustainability, ethical sourcing, and regulatory compliance. Provide financial leadership through budgeting, cost management, price impact analysis, performance reporting, and identification of savings opportunities. Direct the Supply Chain function by developing team strategy, mentoring leaders, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and communicating supply chain risks, opportunities, and performance to executive leadership and the board. The successful candidate will ideally have : 10+ years experience in Supply Chain management 5+ years Leadership in the Restaurant/Food space 5+ years Procurement experience (Buying Proteins) Bachelor's degree (ideally in an analytical subject) Strong process improvement & cost saving accomplishments Experience with managing teams of direct reports